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Local youth dies in farming accident

Local News July 29, 2026

GRANADA – Leighton Hugoson, 18, died Sunday after a tragic farming accident at the family farm in rural Granada. The accident occurred on Friday, July 24. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office’s official report, Hugoson was found at around 9:20 a.m. with his neck pinned between a metal cover and edge in the rear of a feed truck, around 15 minutes after he was last seen. Hugoson was in the hospital for two days fighting to recover, but was declared neurologically dead at 4:11 p.m. Sunday. According to a CaringBridge post from his mother, Jamie Hugoson, his organs were ...

Police

Police July 28, 2026

FAIRMONT Friday, July 24 12:38 a.m. — A suspicious person was reported in the 1300 block of Albion Avenue. Assistance was rendered. 3:05 a.m. — A threats complaint was reported in the 600 block of Summit Drive. 2:16 p.m. — Police investigated a fraud/counterfeiting complaint in the 200 block of East Blue Earth Avenue. 3:38 p.m. — An animal complaint/bite was reported in the 600 block of Summit Drive. A non-traffic citation was issued. 11:04 p.m. — A driving complaint was reported in the 1300 block of N. North Avenue. Saturday, July 25 8:31 a.m. — An ...

Courts

Courts July 28, 2026

MARTIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT Roads-drive over/through/around barricade-highway — Maryssa M. Agustin, 19, of Madelia; fined $125. Carlitos Correa Ausua, 44, of Fairmont, was convicted of driving without a valid license for vehicle class or type; fined $185. Received an additional charge of driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle; dismissed. Roman A. Mercier, 23, of New Hope, was convicted of driving after suspension; fined $285. Also convicted of speeding; fined $140. Passing on right when prohibited — Nathan E. Meyer, 42, of Mankato; fined $135. ...

Council hears concern over land classification

Local News July 28, 2026

FAIRMONT—It was standing room only on Monday evening during the Fairmont City Council meeting. At least nine people spoke at the start during the public comment portion and a few more spoke during the public hearing amending an ordinance establishing a rural and urban service ...

Enough funds raised to start FOH repairs

Local News July 28, 2026

FAIRMONT— On Saturday, July 25, ahead of the opening matinee performance of the Fairmont Area Community Theater (FACT) production of “Annie,” Fairmont Opera House (FOH) Executive Director Blake Potthoff shared that enough funds have been raised to start making necessary repairs to the ...

‘We’re going home’

Local News July 25, 2026

FAIRMONT— On Saturday, ahead of the opening matinee performance of the Fairmont Area Community Theater (FACT) production of “Annie,” Fairmont Opera House (FOH) Executive Director Blake Potthoff shared that enough funds have been raised to start making necessary repairs to the historic ...